Regional Planning Excellence Manager

Nestlé SA; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a driven individual to lead and enhance the Demand & Supply Planning processes in Malaysia. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in supply chain operations. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a track record in process optimization. This full-time position offers opportunities to work in an inclusive environment with a diverse team dedicated to improving the quality of life and promoting a healthier future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practices in Demand & Supply Planning.
• Monitor and enhance performance metrics across Markets.
• Train and mentor the Demand & Supply Planning community.

Skills

Process optimization

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand planning

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Economics

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or MBA

Tools

OMP

PowerBI

Job description

Position Summary

Lead & oversee the supply chain team efforts to improve and excel the Demand & Supply Planning processes. This role focuses on ensuring that the Demand & Supply Planning function operates efficiently, accurately and strategically to meet customer demand and support Nestlé’s broader objectives. Monitor the performance metrics of the demand and supply planning processes. When necessary, the Excellence Steward aligns with the owner of the performance matrix to define an actionable plan for improving performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement best practices in Demand & Supply Planning including development and refinement of processes & tools.
• Establish and monitor standard key performance indicators across Markets for demand & supply planning (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, inventory health status, production adherence, etc.).
• Drive initiatives to improve the defined key performance indicators across Markets.
• Continuously review and optimize Demand & Supply Planning processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual intervention, and automate tasks where possible.
• Foster collaboration in Markets, across Demand & Supply Planning processes.
• Evaluate and lead the implementation of software and tools to streamline and enhance the Demand & Supply Planning processes.
• Collaborate with the Excellence Stewards in other markets to ensure process standardization & sharing of best practices and to create a global expert network across the zones.
• Provide trainings and mentorship to the Demand & Supply Planning community to improve their skills and expertise.
• Align with key stakeholders to define performance metrics, their corresponding targets and the required timing to generate the reports.
• Generate on‑time and high‑quality performance metrics reports and share across the markets.
• Collaborate with the appropriate stakeholder(s) to establish an action plan when performance metrics fall below the agreed‑upon target.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Economics.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or MBA.
• Six Sigma Certification or similar would be an added bonus.
• +5 years of experience in demand & supply planning; extensive experience in demand planning or production planning and distribution and a great understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain operations.
• Experience in planning with OMP, PowerBI development or Planning Service Center is an added bonus.
• Experience in process optimization—skilled in analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing solutions to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency.
• Experience in project management—strong project management skills, ability to develop project plans, allocate resources effectively, manage timelines and budgets, mitigate risks, and communicate project progress; adept at leading cross‑functional teams to achieve objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Position Snapshot

• Location: Malaysia
• Full‑time
• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree
• 5+ years of working experience in Supply Chain, Demand & Supply Planning and any other relevant experience

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.